There was a time when advice was all one should expect from a VC partner.
It’s time to expect more.
At Spectrum 28, we’re making a commitment to be one of your most valuable partners. We do so by delivering concrete value that can move the needle, or we won’t invest. Our investment approach is not of portfolio building but one based on depth of understanding:
> Into founders, beyond plans and ideas to inner strength and what makes them tick.
> Into companies, beyond revenue, to see how they can stand the test of time.
> Into industries, beyond market size, to see the leading indicators of change that represent opportunity.
Industries that are the foundation of world economies took time to develop and have evolved over decades, if not centuries. Today and in the upcoming years, there are tectonic shifts happening in some of these industries.
While these changes may not yet be visible from the surface to everyone, for those with insight, the opportunity to write the next chapter in history exists.
Our Companies
Not all information and thinking is discussed in public. We bridge the gap between public info and what is actually going on. From our relationships, we are trusted to hear problems that customers typically feel too vulnerable to share and we get relevant data that is not broadly released. These provide better insights into product-market-fit as well as direction for go-to-market.
All with the promise that we will help identify teams with the right solution to drive change.
Our trusted standing stems from the quality of the companies we invest in and our strategic alliances with established, important partners. For companies large and small, we can bring together the expertise needed to capture a market-leading position.
Funding an idea can create a lot of excitement, but it doesn’t always create progress. We employ capital strategically and in concert with a larger vision and toolset.
IDENTIFY
We search and find areas poised for transformation, and then find the entrepreneurs with the tech and talent needed to catalyze change.
FUND
We use capital strategically, injecting it to create maximum impact, whether in supporting or leading roles.
ORCHESTRATE
We connect teams with the resources to guide them through product design, manufacturing, supply chain, regulation, scaling and other mission-critical areas.
GROW
We build independence giving our companies what they need to become the best in their fields and a resource inside our network.
Our Team
Kent Ho
Co-Founder / Partner
Lyon WongCo-Founder / Partner
Alok VasudevPartner
Betty JinAssociate
Cristobal PiñeraAnalyst
Matt RolandsonDesign Partner
Robert BrunnerDesign Partner
Christy JohnsonArtemis
Dr. Pearl Sullivan
Waterloo
Nenone DonaldsonWaterloo
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Moneyball — a concept coined by Billy Beane and inspiration behind the Brad Pitt movie of the same name — is simple. Leveraging statistical analysis, investors can buy assets that are undervalued and sell assets that are overvalued.
Spectrum 28 recently launched a partnership with University of Waterloo, my alma mater, to establish a student venture program for graduate and undergraduate students, and last week I had the privilege of meeting a variety founding teams and startups from the Waterloo community.
It has been my complete pleasure to work with the good folks at Spectrum28. Lyon and Kent have been closely involved in helping PlanGrid launch in new markets and their introductions are high quality to say the least. I always walk away impressed by their passion to roll up their sleeves and help move the needle in our business.
– Tracy Young, CEO & Co-founder
Lyon and the team at Spectrum28 are more than just smart and thoughtful investors, they are true partners who look to create value at every stage of your business and deliver more than most.
– Louis Beryl, Founder & CEO at Earnest
I’ve really enjoyed working with Kent and the Spectrum 28 team. They have provided key insights to our team on launching into Asia andscaling our business generally; in particular, they have accelerated discussions with key customers by bringing owners and decision makers to the table. Their network is unparalleled and unique, and we are big supporters of the Spectrum 28 team.
– Patrick Bosworth, Co-Founder & CEO at Duetto
